Richfield |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter VII. PUBLIC UTILITIES |
Section 705. SEWER SYSTEM: RATES AND CHARGES |
§ 705.23. Sewer service availability charges: new construction.
Subdivision 1. Charge imposed. There is imposed on each new building constructed within the City a sewer service availability charge. This charge is imposed to assist the City in meeting its obligations to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473. All funds collected under this subsection shall be used by the City for that purpose.
Subd. 2. Amount of charge. The amount of the sewer service availability charge shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The charge shall be equal to the sewer service availability charge established by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and used as a basis for payments made to the board by the City.
Subd. 3. Administration: building permits. An applicant for a permit for new building construction shall pay the sewer service availability charge to the City Treasurer together with other fees required for the issuance of a building permit. The Building Official may not issue a building permit for such new construction unless the charge is paid.
Subd. 4. Building Official: reports. The Building Official shall, prior to the first day of each month, submit a report to the manager showing the number and type of building permits issued and the number and type of building units demolished in the preceding month.